Laker Lines, Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012

Volume 7, #135

This Week

Thanksgiving Closing
The Clayton State University campus is closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday, Nov. 22 to Nov. 25. No classes will be held from Nov. 21 to Nov. 25. Campus offices will resume regular hours on Monday, Nov. 26.Women’s Forum Raises $3500 for Clayton State Scholarships; Online Auction Continues
The Nov. 15 Clayton State University Women’s Forum’s Annual Auction, Chili Cook-Off, and Quilt Raffle has raised more than $3500 for Clayton State scholarships, and the fun will continue.
The Women’s Forum’s Dolores Cox, communications coordinator for the Clayton State Office of Image and Communications, has announced that bidding for the online auction will resume for unsold items in the auction on Monday, Nov. 19, at 11 a.m. Bidding will close on Friday, Nov. 30, also at 11 a.m.
All funds raised go solely to support the Women's Forum Scholarship Fund, and the public is welcome to take part. To access any information on the Fall Scholarship Fund Raiser, go to the Women’s Forum website at www.clayton.edu/womens-forum.Online bidding will be available starting Monday at; http://fpforms.clayton.edu/womens-forum/OnlineAuction/BiddingSheet2012.aspx.
“issues” with Qualtrics, the survey will now stay open through Monday, Nov. 19, 2012.
SAC, Fitness Center Closed for Thanksgiving Break
The SAC and the Fitness Center will be closed for the Thanksgiving break, Nov. 22 to Nov. 25, to allow everyone to spend time with friends and family.
The SAC Fitness Center will close at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 21, and re-open on Monday, Nov. 26 at 6 a.m.
Happy Thanksgiving from the Department of Recreation & Wellness!
Auxiliary Services Hours for Thanksgiving Break
The Loch Shop and LakerCard Center
Wednesday, Nov. 21: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday/Friday, Nov. 22/23: CLOSED
Resume normal hours, Monday, Nov. 26
Dining Services
Wednesday, Nov. 21:
- Lakeside Dining Hall: Closing at 2 p.m.
- Jazzman’s/Pizza Hut/Subconnection/Simply to Go Closing at 3 p.m.
- Sandella’s: CLOSED
Thursday-Sunday, Nov. 22-25: All locations CLOSED
Sunday, Nov. 25: Sandella’s opens at 4:30 p.m.
All Auxiliary Services locations resume regular hours on Monday, Nov. 26. For regular hours, visit: Loch Shop HoursLakerCard HoursDining Hours
Auxiliary Services wishes you a happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday!
No Meal Service During the Thanksgiving Break, Nov. 22 to Nov. 25
There will be no meal service at the Lakeside Dining Hall or Sandella’s during the Thanksgiving break, Nov. 22 to Nov. 25.
The Lakeside Dining Hall will close at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 21, and re-open for breakfast on Monday, Nov. 26. Sandella’s will close at 11 p.m., on Tuesday, Nov. 20 and re-open Sunday, Nov. 25, at 4:30 p.m.
Dining Services wishes you a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!

Announcements

Holiday Tree Lighting, Nov. 27
The annual Clayton State Holiday Tree Lighting will be held Tuesday, Nov. 27, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., in the James M. Baker University Center, first floor. Cider and cookies will be served. Please bring a non-perishable food item/canned good or an unwrapped toy.
State Charitable Contributions Program (SCCP) Assists Hurricane Sandy Victims
In the wake of the Hurricane Sandy national disaster there are several options for donating toward relief efforts through the SCCP. Many employees have requested information on how to help and the 2012 campaign is still available for two more weeks.
You can help support the millions of Americans affected by Hurricane Sandy by donating through the State Charitable Contributions Program today. A tremendous amount of resources will be needed over the upcoming months as the devastated areas across the northern Atlantic states continue the recovery process. For employees who wish to assist these storm-ravaged communities, donations may be made to one of the many disaster relief organizations that offer food, shelter, health care and other necessary services.
A few of the national organizations currently providing Hurricane Sandy disaster relief are:

Please visit https://www.giveattheoffice.org/_sccp/ to make or change a contribution, or print a pledge form at http://doas.ga.gov/sccp under Employee Information and return it to Vickie Smith, Clayton State - East, office MP110.
The deadline for the 2012 SCCP campaign is Nov. 30, 2012.
Thank you for giving in this time of need.
-- Vickie Smith
Spivey Hall Children’s Choir Silent Auction
A couple weeks ago, Spivey Hall hosted the Second Annual Spivey Hall Children’s Choir Silent Auction.
Spivey Hall Education Manager Catherine Giel notes that there are some leftover items that the Hall would love to sell. All proceeds benefit the Spivey Hall Tour Choir in helping defer their touring costs.
All the items left are posted on the Children’s Choir website and can be purchased for a super-discounted “buy it now” price by contacting General Manager Carol Abarr at (770) 946-9072. There are some things on there that would make great Christmas presents. Let’s make this a real “Children’s Crusade.”
Here is the link to the item listing: http://www.spiveyhallchildrenschoir.org/annual-tour-choir-silent-auction/.
SAC Fitness Center Locker Rental Notice
For those patrons who are renting locker at the SAC Fitness Center, you have until Dec. 12, (8 p.m.) to clean out your locker. Any locks remaining after that date will be cut and the contents will be stored for 30 days. Unclaimed items will be donated to charity. All contents must be removed for the duration of winter break. We apologize in advance for the inconvenience.
Locker renewals will be available Jan.2, 2013. Please renew early for best selection. For more information, please contact Brandon Marshall at BrandonMarshall@clayton.edu or (678) 466-4976.
Top Workplace Survey
As you know, Clayton State University received recognition in 2012 as one of Atlanta’s Top Workplaces by the Atlanta Journal/Constitution based on a survey they had conducted.
Human Resources is pleased to announce that Clayton State will be participating in the 2013 survey that will be sent via email to all Clayton State University employees beginning the week of Nov. 5. Please know that this survey is legitimate and assure your people that we encourage their participation.
Reminder – Sexual Harassment Training Until Dec. 1
Throughout the year Human Resources will advise faculty and staff of trainings that are required by Clayton State University, the Board of Regents and the State of Georgia.
From Oct. 1 to Dec. 1, 2012, all faculty, staff and student employees will be required to complete the Sexual Harassment: A Common Sense Approach training. The training video, workbook and assessment were designed to ensure that employees understand and adhere to the University’s policies and procedures.
To access and complete the training:
· Log into the CSU Training University (http://apps.clayton.edu/training/) using your current Clayton State user name and password.
· Select “Required Training” under Course Categories
· Sexual Harassment: A Common Sense Approach

Upcoming

Clayton Community Big Band Presents “Hooked on Basie,” Nov. 26
The Clayton State University Department of Visual and Performing Arts presents the Clayton Community Big Band (CCBB) in “Hooked On Basie” in Spivey Hall on Monday, Nov. 26 at 7:30 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.
“Hooked on Basie” will include popular charts from all decades of Basie's career, including writers Neal Hefti, Quincy Jones, Sammy Nestico, and Bill Holman.
"This is actually the fourth program of 100 percent Count Basie music that the CCBB has held in our twelve years of existence,” says founding and current director Stacey Houghton. “I am surely hooked on Basie, the band can't get enough Basie, and our audiences always enjoy and request Basie; this concert cannot lose! It has been five years since the last all-Basie show, so we are due for another."
Holiday Tree Lighting, Nov. 27
The annual Clayton State Holiday Tree Lighting will be held Tuesday, Nov. 27, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., in the James M. Baker University Center, first floor. Cider and cookies will be served. Please bring a non-perishable food item/canned good or an unwrapped toy.
Netball Exhibition, Nov. 27
Have you ever wanted to try a new sport? Want to learn how to play netball? The Department of Recreation and Wellness is sponsoring the Netball Association of South Metro Atlanta for an exhibition game played at the Student Activities Center on Tuesday, Nov. 27 at 6 p.m.
Participants will be able to see how the game is played and even learn basic netball fundamentals and techniques from the netball national coach and players. Netball is played in 70 countries by 20 million people, so come check out this up and coming sport!
Staff Council Meeting, Nov. 29
The next scheduled meeting of Staff Council will be Thursday, Nov. 29, at 2 p.m., in room UC260 of the James M. Baker University Center. This will be the last meeting for 2012. We will reconvene in January 2013. All are welcome to attend.
Spivey Hall Young People’s Concert, Nov. 29, Nov. 30
Clayton State University’s world-famous Spivey Hall will be celebrating the 2012 holiday season with five special daytime Young People’s Concerts; starting on Monday, Nov. 19 and concluding on Wednesday, Dec. 12. All five concerts start at 11:15 a.m., in Spivey Hall on the Clayton State campus in Morrow.
Spivey Hall’s daytime Young People’s Concerts are an excellent opportunity for dreams to be made real, and for only $2 per person. Reservations can be made by calling (678) 466-4481.
The week after Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 29 and Friday, Nov. 30, the Birmingham Children's Theatre presents, “The Gingerbread Boy.” In addition to the 11:15 a.m. performances both days, there will also be 9:30 a.m. presentations both days. Specially designed for children in Kindergarten through fifth grades, “The Gingerbread Boy” is a fun-filled tale that teaches morals of respect, friendship, and listening well.
On Monday, Dec. 3, the Capitol City Opera Company Madrigal Singers will perform on the Spivey Hall stage. The Capitol City Opera Company is a chamber vocal ensemble that specializes in sacred and secular music from the Renaissance to the present. The group will present a varied program of madrigals and traditional holiday carols in beautiful Renaissance period costumes.
The Atlanta Concert Ringers will present a special handbell concert on Friday, Dec. 7. The Atlanta Concert Ringers, Inc., are a group of experienced handbell ringers from throughout the Atlanta metropolitan area. During this concert, students will learn that teamwork is a vital part of life. More than any other instrument, a handbell choir illustrates the magic and fun of working together. The Atlanta Concert Ringers will demonstrate teamwork through a variety of musical styles and holiday music.
Finally, on Wednesday, Dec. 12, Spivey Hall’s own Albert Schweitzer Memorial pipe organ, and organist Stephen Wooddell, will take center stage for a holiday pipe organ concert. The magnificent Albert Schweitzer Memorial pipe organ is the crowning centerpiece of Spivey Hall. Built by the Fratelli Ruffatti of Padua, Italy, the 4,413-pipe organ is just as beautiful to hear as it is to see. Wooddell will demonstrate the amazing range of the instrument with a variety of traditional and contemporary seasonal music sure to put you in the holiday spirit.
Outdoor Adventure Skiing/Snowboarding Registration Deadline Extended Until Nov. 30
Enjoy the experience of Winterplace Ski Resort which is known as the most accessible, affordable ski resort in the Southeast. While other skiers are still driving, you are already carving turns at Winterplace. They have the largest snow tubing Park in West Virginia and a Snowboard Park with its own lift.
Destination:Winter Place Ski Resort, Beckley, WV
Date: Wednesday – Saturday, Jan. 2-5, 2013
Cost: students $230/ Employee-Alumni $250/ Non-Affiliates $275
Pre-trip Meeting: Tuesday, Nov. 27 at 11:30 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. in the SAC
Registration deadline: Friday, Nov. 30, 2012
For more information, contact Nick Kilburg, assistant director of Recreation and Wellness, Outdoor Adventures, (678) 466-4972, nicholaskilburg@clayton.edu.
Loch’s Having a Birthday Party!
That’s right. Clayton State will be celebrating Loch’s birthday from Nov. 26 through Dec. 1. The following celebratory events are planned…
Nov. 26 to Nov. 29
Sign Loch’s birthday card on Main Street in the Baker Center — sponsored by the SGA.
25 percent discount on all Clayton State logo apparel at The Loch Shop – sponsored by The Loch Shop, oddly enough. Get your logo apparel for the Dec. 1 basketball doubleheader.
Friday, Nov. 30
Loch’s birthday party, at 12”15 p.m. in the Baker Center Commons. The Cake will be provided by Dining Services and there’ll be the always-popular photo ops with Loch.
Saturday, Dec. 1
A basketball doubleheader; Clayton State vs. Chowan in the 5:30 p.m. women’s game, and Clayton State vs. Clark Atlanta in the 7:30 p.m. men’s game. There will be special birthday celebration events at the games, including a half-court shot during halftime. One lucky Clayton State fan will have a chance to win a $500 gift card to the Loch Shop! More details to come…
Clayton State University Orchestra Concert, Nov. 30
The Clayton State University Orchestra will join the Southern Crescent Symphony and the Rick Massengale Jazz Trio for a Christmas concert on Friday, Nov. 30 at 7:30 p.m. at the Fayetteville United Methodist Church.
This will be a benefit concert for the Fayette Care Clinic and the Good Shepherd Clinic, both of which provide free health care for those in our communities who have no other source for medical services. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students.
Clayton State’s Patricia Henritze is Part of a “Chain Play,” Dec. 3
Fresh off directing the Clayton State Theatre’s fall 2012 production of “Macbeth,” Patricia Henritze, Clayton State assistant professor of Theater, will be part of a much different theatrical work on Monday, Dec. 3.
Moving from “the bard” to “the blind,” Henritze is taking part in the 10th anniversary celebration of Atlanta’s premiere playwriting organization, Working Title (http://www.workingtitleblog.com/). It’s a chain play, wherein 10 local playwrights were invited to write “blind” scenes for a play.
“Each playwright wrote one scene in the play; never knowing who the other writers were,” explains Henritze. “It’s a fun exercise.”
“The WTP Chain Play” will be performed as a staged reading at the Academy Theater, 119 Center St., in Avondale Estates, Ga., on Monday, Dec. 3 at 7:30 p.m. Admission is on a “pay what you can” basis, from $5 to $25.
SBDC to Host “Starting a Business” Workshop at Henry Chamber of Commerce, Dec. 4
Clayton State University’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will be hosting its last “Starting a Business” workshop of 2012 on Tuesday, Dec. 4, at the Henry County Chamber of Commerce, 1709 Highway 20 West, McDonough, Ga. The workshop will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
PowerPoint handouts and a book, “How to Start a Business: A Guide for Georgia Entrepreneurs” will be provided.
Although the base cost is $69 per person, additional attendees will get 50 percent off when the first attendee pays full price. In addition, Clayton State students and employees also get 50 percent off. Please contact Heather Chaney at heatherchaney@clayton.edu for the discount code before registering. To register, go to: www.georgiasbdc.org or call (678) 466-5100.